Hird wins quick hearing for ASADA appeal

Essendon coach James Hird will appeal against ASADA's doping probe on November 10.

Hird won his bid to expedite his appeal against the joint investigation by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority and the AFL into the club's supplements program, which would have otherwise been heard in February next year.

Federal Court Justice Susan Kenny today ruled the expedited hearing is in the interests of justice.

Essendon FC announced on Monday Hird would remain the club's senior coach throughout the legal proceedings.

Chairman Paul Little said the Federal Court appeal by Mr Hird and the expected re-issuing of show-cause notices by ASADA both played a major part in the board's decision.

"The Board believes it would be potentially reckless to make any decisions of significance until there is further clarity on these crucial matters," he said.